(or here’s a list of what launched yesterday that might deserve a closer look)

Project: Fjordar

Designer: Frode Brændø

Artist: Tomáš Duchek

Publisher: Go to Pieces Games

Genre/Mechanisms: area majority/influence, civil war, deck building, medieval, modular board, movement points, network and route building, war game, pick-up and deliver, push your luck, wargame

Player Count: 1-4

Solo Mode: yes

Complexity: medium-heavy

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “An epic, tactical strategy game set during the Norwegian Civil War. The game begins in the year 1130, when the old king Sigurd Jorsalfar dies. Each player begins the game as one of Sigurd’s heirs or one of the other influential people in Norway at the time, vying for power in the vacuum left by the old king’s death. As the game progresses through the 110 years of the conflict, players will use their heirs that are spread around the board to either strengthen their influence through marriage, or to continue the fight for control over Norway. By gaining glory in combat you can also attract famous warriors to your cause. Fjordar is played on a modular, semi-abstract, three dimensional board with a typical Norwegian coastal landscape, with mountains, fjords and islands, without being a map of Norway. Since the board is modular, players can set up the board in a new way each time they play, giving them the possibility for endless variety.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $111

All-In (w/shipping): $111, same as above

Campaign Ends: 6/27

Game Ships: June 2022

Funding Status: Currently at 39% with 26 days to go.

Project: Vermin Vendetta

Designer: Nathan Bryan

Artist: Piotr Tekien (War of Supremacy)

Publisher: NB Games

Genre/Mechanisms: action points, area majority/influence, deck building, modular board, tile placement, variable player powers

Player Count: 2-4

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-heavy

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “Vermin have invaded the backyard! Choose different bug factions and battle it out to be the most adaptable bug in this backyard battlefield. Each faction is trying to achieve a series of missions to become the victor in this deck building, tactical strategy game. The factions all play differently, with variable powers and cards unique to each. You will be acquiring DNA to upgrade the cards you have access to, acquiring food to get more units out on the board, and destroying your opposition in the struggle for survival.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $82

All-In (w/shipping): $82, same as above

Campaign Ends: 6/30

Game Ships: Aug. 2022

Funding Status: Currently at 10% with 29 days to go.

Project: War Room: A Larry Harris Game

Designer: Larry Harris, Jr. (Axis and Allies Anniversary Edition, Axis and Allies Europe 1940, Axis and Allies Pacific 1940)

Artist: Thomas Gale

Publisher: Nightingale Games

Genre/Mechanisms: area movement, delayed purchase, dice rolling, economic, scenario/mission/campaign game, secret unit deployment, simulation, simultaneous action selection, team-based game, turn order: auction, wargame, world war II
Player Count: 2-6

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: heavy

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “You have been entrusted with the Mantle of Command for your nation. Collaborate with allies to coordinate maneuvers before resolving your secret, simultaneous orders for movement and production. Assign battle stances for each unit type wisely during conflicts on the land, at sea and air. Maintain a tight grip on your territories and guard your convoys to control the varied resources required to expand your army. Attack your enemies where they least expect and crush their national morale. Strive onward to capture the enemy capitals and secure victory.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $162

All-In (w/shipping): $162, same as above

Campaign Ends: 7/1

Game Ships: June 2022

Funding Status: Currently at 74% with 30 days to go.